Tolman East Campground
Division No. 5 · AB
Source: OpenStreetMap — Canadian campsites · imported Aug 18, 2026
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Key campground facts
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Price
CA$25/night
Type
Campground
Camping status
Official campsite
Land manager
Alberta Parks
Reservation
Not required
Facility phone
403-772-3793
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Where it is
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Province / territory
AB
County
Division No. 5
Elevation
2,316 ft
Coordinates
51.83357, -113.01114
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Published record details
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Published site types
Unserviced
Official park name
Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park
Open season as published
May 15 - Oct 14
Park phone
403-772-3793
This campground as published
Tolman East Campground is deep in the Red Deer River Valley beneath the shade of the cottonwood trees. Sites are suitable for tents and RV,s and most are sheltered by trees and shrubs. Paddle through the badlands or fish along the river. You cannot access this campground through the Dry Island Buffalo Jump day use area near Trochu. The campground is located on the east side of the Red Deer River on Highway 585. It is across the river from the Tolman West Campground .
Camping information as published
- Firewood: Firewood is not available. Help stop the spread of forest pests, Dutch elm disease and emerald ash borer. Plan to bring or buy firewood locally to burn on site.
- Water: Potable water is available from May until September.
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Camping
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Agency fire orders
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Is this place right for you?
Experience & practicality
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Experience
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—/ 10
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Practicality
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7.5/ 10
77% of the 10 published facts are positive, scaled by how much is documented (97% of the 16-weight target). Partial data coverage · 17 still unpublished. A thin record reads low because little is published, not because the place is poor.
Why
- Camping is published as allowed
- Restroom
- Drinking water
- Cost is published
- No reservation required
- Fire ring
- $25 or less per night
Published as not available
- Electric hookup
- Dump station
- Shower
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Overview
Why this place?
- Campground managed by Alberta Parks.
- Camping status: Official campsite.
- Located in Division No. 5, AB at 2,316 ft.
- Nightly price: CA$25.
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Source confidence
Low
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Source
OpenStreetMap — Canadian campsites
Last source update
Aug 18, 2026
Source record
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